AMC2 GH.OPS.335 Aircraft de-icing and anti-icing

• ED Decision 2025/007/R found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

##### AMC2 GH.OPS.335 Aircraft de-icing and anti-icing *ED Decision 2025/007/R* **RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GH ORGANISATION PROVIDING DE‑ICING/ANTI‑ICING SERVICES** (a) The GH organisation providing de‑icing/anti‑icing services should develop, implement and maintain a de‑icing/anti‑icing programme compliant with the industry standards referred to in [AMC1 GH.OPS.335](#_DxCrossRefBm752106746). (b) The GH organisation is responsible for the following: (1) ensure that quality control processes and procedures for de‑icing/anti‑icing are applied and maintained for continued operational safety; (2) adhere to the aircraft operator’s procedures regarding the de‑icing/anti‑icing treatment of the aeroplane; (3) adhere to the aerodrome operator’s standards and procedures related to safety and operability of the designated de‑icing/anti‑icing facilities or areas; (4) ensure that all personnel are effectively trained and qualified to coordinate, supervise and execute the de‑icing/anti‑icing treatments, and are familiar with, and apply the operational procedures as per the GH organisation’s manual, the aircraft operator procedures specific to the aircraft type, and local aerodrome procedures; (5) ensure that sufficient competent personnel, adequate facilities equipment and de‑icing/anti‑icing fluids are available; (6) use de‑icing/anti‑icing fluids that are acceptable to the aircraft operator and are within the limits specified by the fluid manufacturer; (7) establish a communications process that ensures clear, concise and on‑time communication for all de‑icing/anti‑icing operations, including with other organisations involved in the de‑icing process (e.g. air traffic control, other GH organisations personnel, aircraft operator). For de‑icing/anti‑icing at remote pads, communication between the de-icing operator responsible for the operation and the flight crew should be established before beginning the de‑icing/anti‑icing process and continually maintained during the entire process, until the de‑icing/anti‑icing is completed and the aircraft departs from the de‑icing area; (8) maintain an environmentally responsible de‑icing operations programme; (9) liaise with the aerodrome operator on the procedures applicable to it as aerodrome user by attending meetings and communicating regularly.